The best-selling source to ISO 14000 conformance, The ISO 14000 Handbook contains the actual full-text versions of the adopted ANSI/ISO 14001-1996 and 14004-1996 standards. The handbook has been edited by the leader of the US delegation on ISO 14000 with contributions from many of those who assisted in developing the standards.PDivided into 10 topical parts and several reference appendixes, The ISO 14000 Handbook's easy-to-use formatting makes it and ideal reference for both the beginner and the seasoned environmental manager. Frequent annotations draw attention to key concepts and tips that guide you through the text towards your preparation for ISO 14001 implementation. Additional sidebars, tip boxes, and graphics provide you with anecdotal examples and experiences of others aimed at showing(rather than telling) you how to meet the challenges of the ISO 14001 implementation process.PIncluded checklists and case studies help document and identify environmental aspect pertaining to any industry. Chapters explaining liability issues, methods to integrate ISO 14000 and ISO 9000, details on external and internal audits, and a glossary offering commonly used ISO 14000 terms make this the definitive reference for any one interested in the benefits of this standard.

This friendly, easy-to-read book introduces you to ISO 9000.Introduction Section 1: The ISO 9000 Series ISO?The Wave of the Future What Does It Take? What Are the Benefits of Certification? Costs Versus Benefits Section 2: The ISO Family of Standards What is ISO Made Up Of? Which ISO Standard to Choose? Section 3: The Twenty Elements of ISO 9000 Series Quality The Twenty Elements ISO 9000 Series Compliance Checklist Section 4: On the Road to Certification A Cautionary Note How Long Does Certification Take? Fourteen Steps to Certification Develop Your Customized Readiness-Assessment Checklist The Most Frequently Asked Questions About ISO 9000 Section 5: ISO 9000 Reference Handbook Details of the ISO 9000 Series Elements Appendix Part 1: ISO 9000 References, Organizations and Software Part 2: Unofficial List of U.S. Quality System Registrars Part 3: New ISO Developments.